Good life

Happy, healthy hearts start at home, which is why Stage Stores is proud to give back to the community by teaming up with the American Heart Association to raise awareness and funds in the fight against heart disease, the leading cause of death among women

GREENVILLE— For the fifth year, TD Bank will present “Artists in Bloom,” a fundraising event benefitting the South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities (SCGSAH), on Thursday, April 25 from 6-8 p.m. at Avenue in downtown Greenville. This

The board members for Florence Habitat for Humanity surprised a local family on Wednesday, April 17th. When Con’stella (Stella) Brailey walked into the ReStore on Celebration Boulevard, she did not know how much her life would change. The board members ga

A warm April day brought tons of laughter and screams of kids at play at Carver Elementary Magnet School recently. Carver students and staff held a ribbon cutting, celebrating the addition of an inclusive merry-go-round that will allow access to all stud

Thirty-two eighth grade students in Florence 1 Schools have been named 2019 South Carolina Junior Scholars. The South Carolina Department of Education sponsors the South Carolina Junior Scholars program. It identifies students who demonstrated exceptional

Florence-Darlington Technical College (FDTC) hired three new staff members in the month of April. Debbie Q. Cheek joins FDTC’s Business Office as Accounting Manager. Cheek earned her Associate of Science degree in Accounting from Northeastern Technical Co

The second graders in Ms. Arnold’s class at Virtus Academy learned more than just your average educational skills. The second graders completed a Project Based Learning Unit on citizenship. The unit included learning about important good citizens from the

Allison Steadman, associate professor of Fine Arts at Francis Marion University, has been named an associate provost for the University. She’ll begin her duties in the provost office this summer. Steadman has been a member of the FMU faculty since 2011,

It is time once again for the annual Taste of the Symphony – a highlight of the spring social season. The theme this year is Springtime in Paris. Guests will enjoy the culinary creations of approximately 20 of the area’s finest chefs, an exceptional arra

The McLeod Center for Cancer Treatment and Research has been named a Novalis Certified Cancer Center following a rigorous and voluntary audit conducted by an independent, third-party panel of experts in radiation oncology, patient safety and treatment qua

The Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Florence class is pleased to announce their “Poppin Shells for A Good Cause” Oyster Roast event to be held by the 2018-2019 Leadership Florence class. Proceeds raised from sponsorships, ticket sales an

Singer-songwriter Chris Legacy (aka SSG Chris Fairley for his performances as an All-Army entertainer) is on the rise. Blending soul and R&B in a way that touches the heart and backed by charismatic performances his combination of talent, positive energy

The cold, wet weather faded away for the Annual Darlington Downtown Revitalization Association (DDRA) Golf Tournament held on Wednesday, April 3, at Darlington Country Club. Thirteen teams played an afternoon of golf after a hearty buffet lunch. Highlight

Natalie Prince, RN, a staff nurse on the Cardiovascular Surgery Floor, was recently named the March DAISY Award recipient for McLeod Regional Medical Center. Prince was nominated by a patient’s son for her extraordinary care and compassion. To recognize t